The Humble Potato

[Mark Donnelly]

Having recently returned to Vancouver from the UK I have to say that I am very disappointed by the limited varieties of potato avialable. There are of course the ubiquitous Yukon Gold and Russet varieties. The Ykon is ok, but not nearly floury enough for pomme puree. The Russet is horrible (and that's being kind).

Does anyone know where I can source other varieties (such as Maris Piper, King Edward, Ratte, ect)? There must be some place I can source the humble spud...

[eatrustic]

Helmer's are the best producers of potatoes we have and they usually have a fantastic variety (depending on the season), including the Ratte (which I bet is no longer available until next year).

They're from Pemberton and are often at the Winter (and Summer) farmer's markets here in town. They may be at the Winter market this coming weekend at the Wise Hall. Here is their contact e: helmer@direct.ca

[Mark Donnelly]

Helmer's are the best producers of potatoes we have and they usually have a fantastic variety (depending on the season), including the Ratte (which I bet is no longer available until next year).

They're from Pemberton and are often at the Winter (and Summer) farmer's markets here in town. They may be at the Winter market this coming weekend at the Wise Hall. Here is their contact e: helmer@direct.ca

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Great - many thanks.

[run2eat]

Yes, Helmer's is listed for both the Feb 9 and Feb 23 Winter markets:

http://www.eatlocal.org/wfm/february.htm

[Paul B]

Whole Foods gets in some interesting taters on occasion. But you best call before you make the trip.

[Mark Donnelly]

Well I'll be off to the WM this Saturday. Might make a morning of it.

[SBonner]

Mark,

You'll never find the variety of potatoes that you are used say from the Borough Market or even Waitrose. We may like our meat and potatoes here but it's like we all drink Chardonnay and none of the other interesting varietals

[Knightafter]

Donald's Market has Fingerlings and purple potatoes at the moment

[Mark Donnelly]

Helmer's are the best producers of potatoes we have and they usually have a fantastic variety (depending on the season), including the Ratte (which I bet is no longer available until next year).

They're from Pemberton and are often at the Winter (and Summer) farmer's markets here in town. They may be at the Winter market this coming weekend at the Wise Hall. Here is their contact e: helmer@direct.ca

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Many thanks for the reference. Went to the WM on Saturday (the market was,m shall we say, small). Picked up three different varieties of potatoes from Melmers (including Ratte). Absolutely fantastic. A real find. No more store bought spuds for me.

[stovetop]

The little potato company

This product is ok and is somewhat local depending where you are and it is closer then california.

steve

[Anchoress]

FYI: Donald's Market Homepage

[run2eat]

The little potato company

This product is ok and is somewhat local depending where you are and it is closer then california.

steve

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It's also a really good deal in those big Costco sizes :-)